No, Adoption Isn’t Magical (Trailer)

No, Adoption Isn’t Magical (Trailer)

Episode Description: This trailer episode of Adoptees Crossing Lines offers a glimpse into the unfiltered, raw conversations that will shape the podcast. Zaira and fellow adoptees share their experiences of being adopted, challenging the romanticized narratives surrounding adoption, and confronting the pain and trauma caused by the adoption industry. This conversation serves as an introduction to the truth-telling and healing journey that is about to unfold on Adoptees Crossing Lines.

This is the not-so-feel-good podcast where we reflect deeply on our experiences as adoptees and expose the pain inflicted by the adoption industry, one episode at a time.

In this episode, we cover:

• (00:00) Growing up as the only adoptee and realizing others share similar traumatic experiences.
• (00:30) Tosha’s journey from discovering Adopted Twitter to building the courage to share her story on a public platform.
• (00:58) Acknowledging the difficulty of processing adoption trauma and feeling empowered to speak out.

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Listen to These Episodes Next:

• Alan’s Episode: An insightful conversation with Alan, an abolitionist and advocate deeply rooted in efforts to dismantle the family policing system. Alan shares their journey of understanding the harmful impacts of the system, their personal experiences, and their vision for transformative change.
• Dorothy Roberts’ Episode: A powerful interview with Dorothy Roberts, acclaimed scholar and author of Torn Apart. Dorothy discusses the historical and present-day harms of the family policing system, offering a compelling argument for abolition and highlighting how systemic racism continues to harm Black families.

Looking for Support:

• Free Peer Support Group: A free peer support group for those of us who survived the system as kids. It happens twice a month. Register here.
• For Impacted Parents:
  • Movement for Family Power's Huddle Up: A sacred space for families, by families.
  • Family Matters First Boston: Advocating for families impacted by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Contact at [e-mail] or via Instagram.

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